Audi in London

[Tihol Tiholov]

> ... I'm guessing the driver had the gas matted while the electronics were
metering the output to snails pace - so perhaps with fewer "I'll do it
for you" gadgets and a proper power delivery system - they may have been
better off.

Electronic engine power cut off is very annoying and the throttle angle
doesn't matter (drive by wire - feels almost disabled).  On ice, ASR
(anti-slip) on 2WD is totally useless.  With good traction (winter tires),
though, it never kicks in.  I turn it off (1.8T bug) before driving up my
steep-ish driveway when the snow's deep.  Spin some wheels but still move.

> Which brings up the next issue with these systems - it trains the driver
to mat the gas in slippery conditions

Nothing wrong with that, when in doubt floor it ;o)  But you know that,
Vittorio, you're a rally man.  Just turn off the electronic junk.  Or better
yet - old school quattro, LSDiff or good tires.  Anyone selling cheap
Quaiffe or Peloquin for VW 02J?  In a pinch a plate diff would do, too ;o)